Welcome to Moody Gardens Hotel, Attractions & Golf Course

Welcome to Moody Gardens Hotel, Attractions & Golf Course

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Moody Gardens invites you to escape into a world of enchantment and exploration. Nestled on the beautiful Galveston Island in Texas, Moody Gardens is not just a premier destination for entertainment, it is a public, non-profit educational destination that aims to utilize in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.

Moody Gardens Hotel and Attractions

Christmas in July Deal:

Plan Now and save on fantastic Christmas Holiday deals. Purchase July 1 - 31 and save 20% on holiday hotel packages and all
holiday tickets.

OFFER EXTENDED! Christmas in July Special: Save 20% on Holiday Tickets and Hotel Packages

NOW ON SALE: 40 Days of Holiday attractions, food, fun and vacation time await! Experience the enchantment of the season featuring the Festival of Lights, ICE LAND Ice Sculptures, ice skating, holiday 3D films, Rudolph 4D Experience, an Arctic Slide, train rides, evening cruises, Holiday Fantasy - a Live Show Spectacular, three New Year's events and so much more! The Moody Gardens Hotel has a wide range of hotel packages with the discounts for you to plan ahead and save now!

Gulf Coral Restoration Live!
MG 3D Theater | Admission Free
Thur., August 1, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Registration Required (seating is limited)

Experience science at sea in real time by connecting with experts live in the theater and on a ship in the Gulf as they work to restore habitats impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Doing, Learning, and Loving Yoga: October 25 - 27
Enjoy a Retreat Weekend at the Moody Gardens Hotel, led by Renowned Instructor and Author Doug Keller

Grab your flip flops and sunglasses and join us for a fun-filled, splashy season! Palm Beach awaits with palm trees, a private beach with white sand, lazy river, tower slides, delicious food and drinks at the Shoreline Grill and and more. You can book your own cabana and hotel packages that include this for a great island getaway. Mark your calendar as Beats on the Beach will return with live music and fireworks on Saturday nights starting June 15!

Yoga enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a weekend retreat led by Keller and hosted at Moody Gardens October 25-27. Participants will enjoy a weekend of tranquility while being surrounded by 242 acres of lush gardens, accommodations, dining, and activities, for a transformative retreat weekend.
This fall tradition blends deep learning with refreshing yoga practice, focusing on different body areas in each session. Keller provides insights into body mechanics, addressing common challenges and enhancing yoga practice with practical techniques.

BODY WORLDS RX: Prescriptions for Healthy Living
Now Open at the Discovery Museum

BODY WORLDS RX: Prescriptions for Healthy Living offers visitors the unique opportunity to dive deep and explore the intricate biology and physiology of human health and the dramatic effects of disease through a journey into the human body. The exhibit features real human specimens preserved through Plastination, a technique that removes fluids from the body and replaces them with hardened plastics.
From organs to muscles to the nervous system and skeletal structures, BODY WORLDS RX gives an unprecedented look inside the world's most sophisticated mechanism: the human body.

Palm Beach Open Weekends
Thru Sept. 29

Grab your flip flops and sunglasses and join us for a fun-filled, splashy season! Palm Beach awaits with palm trees, a private beach with white sand, lazy river, tower slides, delicious food and drinks at the Shoreline Grill and more. Admission: $15, Children ages 3 and younger is free.

Best Deal:  Save on a Value Pass to Our Attractions ($85)
Save More with a Family Value Pass for 5 People ($275)

Enjoy the Aquarium Pyramid; Rainforest Pyramid;  Body Worlds RX Exhibit; MG3D Theater; 4D Theater; 20,000 Leagues Interactive Adventure; and Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and Palm Beach (see Palm Beach schedule) for a fulfilled day the whole family will enjoy.

SAVE THE DATE: Moody Gardens' Hope Therapy Adaptive Sports Festival

Moody Gardens Hope Therapy has teamed up for a second year with the Christina Sullivan Foundation to host the 33rd Annual Adaptive Sports Festival.  This event allows families to enjoy a day at Palm Beach and gives individuals with special needs the chance to participate in aquatic and land sports, such as water skiing, sailing, kayaking, fishing, archery, tennis, bocce ball and more with special equipment and instructors. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and will open one month before the event.

Moody Gardens Car Show
Saturday, Sept 7 & 8, at the Moody Gardens Convention Center

The eagerly anticipated Third Annual Moody Gardens Car Show will occur on September 7 and 8. This spectacular event will allow attendees to marvel at an impressive collection of Classic, Muscle, and Creative beauties. Don't miss the Red-Carpet Event, hosted by Scott Sparks of Eagle 106.9 FM, where each vehicle and its unique story will be showcased at the Moody Gardens Convention Center on Saturday from 12 PM to 2 PM.

First Responders and Military Personnel Appreciation Month: September 2 - 30
Enjoy 20% Off Hotel and Attraction Tickets

In recognition of the dedication and selflessness of those who serve our communities and country, first responders and military personnel can enjoy 20% off Moody Gardens Hotel and Value Passes.

Reserve Your Spot: Exclusive Emilio Moro Bodegas Wine Dinner
November 20, 2024, 6:30 pm

Indulge in an unforgettable evening at Shearn's Fine Dining Restaurant with an exclusive wine dinner experience. Savor a meticulously crafted five-course meal, perfectly paired with a selection of Emilio Moro Bodegas wines. With over a century of winemaking tradition, the Moro family has cultivated a legacy of passion and expertise. Each sip embodies their deep connection to the land and dedication to the craft, making every glass a true celebration of heritage and flavor.

Learn Wild! Home School Program
Announces Learn Wild! Science Days

Join us at Moody Gardens for our monthly Learn Wild Home School program! Perfect for all grade levels, each 3-hour session offers a unique educational experience with featured attractions, animal presentations, documentary films, and hands-on activities led by our Educators.
New! Wild Science Days! These 4-hour STEM-focused programs offer hands-on learning in an interactive classroom setting. Space is limited; registration required.


Your Stay; Relaxing & Refreshing

Stay at Moody Gardens Hotel and enjoy nearby attractions like the Moody Gardens Attractions and Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Discover the World:
So much to explore at our attractions.

Experience the Rainforests of the World, Journey to New Depths in the newly renovated Aquarium Pyramid, Explore new worlds in the MG 3D and 4D Special Effects Theater, dive deep in 20,000 Leagues: An Interactive Adventure and more.

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